For the second time this season, and the seventh time in his career, Luka Doncic has been named Western Conference Player of the Month (March 2026) after a dominant stretch of basketball. In fact, Doncic is coming off arguably the best month of regular-season action in his career, even counting his time in Dallas.
In a statement on X, the Lakers announced the news, complete with a full breakdown of his stats. He was nominated earlier this week, along with Donovan Clingan, Kris Dunn, Rudy Gobert, and Chet Holmgren. To edge out those stars speaks volumes about his performances and shows just how well he’s moving in Los Angeles. In fact, Doncic has never looked better, and the resurgence has essentially re-sparked his MVP case this season.
Over 16 games in March, Luka was the only player to rank in the top 10 in scoring (first), assists (10th), and steals (third) with averages of 37.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 7.4 assists, and 2.3 steals on 49.2% shooting from the field and 39.2% shooting from three. Doncic also led all guards in defensive rebounds (116) and was fourth in charges drawn. With seven double-doubles (including a 42-point outburst on Tuesday), he surpassed Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s total for the season.
As a team, the Lakers went 15-2 during this stretch, with wins over the Cavaliers, Rockets, Nuggets, Knicks, Timberwolves, and Warriors (among others). The stretch also included a nine-game win streak when Luka became the first player ever to average 40+ points over a six-game span. Now, after once fighting to stay in the top six in the standings, the Lakers are sitting firmly in third place, with a 1.5-game lead over the Nuggets.
Among the many candidates who could have won Player of the Month for March, there’s nobody more deserving than Luka. Between his individual dominance and team success, he’s really giving everything you could want in a franchise leader. What’s more is that he’s showing improvements to his game defensively, which have not gone unnoticed by coaches.
Going into the playoffs, Lakers fans couldn’t feel better about their chances to make a run, but the hard work is only just beginning. Even with the play-in already avoided, the Lakers must finish strong to maintain their spot in the top three, and that means helping Luka maintain his current MVP pace.
Alongside Austin Reaves and LeBron James, Luka has enough support to carry the Lakers to victory against any team in the West. Now, it’s just a matter of staying healthy and finalizing the rotation ahead of the first round. After losing in the first round last year, Redick has bigger ambitions for the Lakers in 2026, and reaching them starts with maximizing chemistry between teammates.
As Marcus Smart nears his return to action, the Lakers are going to be at full strength to end the season, and it should give them enough time to re-focus their mind and iron out any mistakes. While many variables will be at play over these final weeks, their success revolves around Luka, and that’s great news, given how much he has thrived in these new surroundings.
